Intervention:
Three studies (one moderate quality, two poor quality) explored multicomponent community-wide interventions. One focused on increasing walking and the other two on increasing active travel and reducing private car travel. Intervention components included features such as improving walking and cycling routes, promotional activities and campaigns, and walking groups with added incentives for participation/meeting goals. Other components included promotional days (such as smart commute days) and funding for improvements to infrastructure (e.g., bike racks, pavements). One study also included a safe routes to school programme as part of the wider community intervention.
Evidence quality:
The studies varied in quality and reported mixed effectiveness for active travel outcomes.
Generalisability:
Two studies were conducted in the USA and one in Ireland so further consideration needs to be given to whether these interventions would be generalisable to Wales.
If proceeding with this intervention:
It is suggested that further robust research and thorough evaluation of impact is needed.